detomidine
Sign in to saveDetomidine is an imidazole derivative and α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a large animal sedative, primarily used in horses. It is usually available as the salt detomidine hydrochloride. It is a prescription medication available to veterinarians sold under various trade names.
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Detomidine is an imidazole derivative and α2-adrenergic receptor agonist, used as a large animal sedative, primarily used in horses. It is usually available as the salt detomidine hydrochloride. It is a prescription medication available to veterinarians sold under various trade names.
==Use== Currently, detomidine is licensed for use only in non-meat horses in the United States, but it is also licensed for use in cattle in Europe and Australia. Detomidine's withholding period is 12–72 hours for dairy cattle and 2–3 days for meat cattle.
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